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The power to bind on earth and in heaven reminds us that God’s love is not limited to mortality. Through sacred covenants, He makes it possible for our relationships and our joy to continue beyond death.
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“It may seem to some to be a very bold doctrine that we talk of—a power which records or binds on earth and binds in heaven. Nevertheless, in all ages of the world, whenever the Lord has given a dispensation of the priesthood to any man by actual revelation, or any set of men, this power has always been given.”—Doctrine & Covenants 128:9
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“Here we see the majesty and sacredness of the sealing power—it makes individual salvation and family exaltation universally available to the children of God wherever and whenever they may have lived on the earth. No other theology or philosophy or authority can match such an all-inclusive opportunity. This sealing power is a perfect manifestation of the justice, mercy, and love of God.”—D. Todd Christofferson, “The Sealing Power”
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Living the Principle: The Sacred Power to Bind
- Seek out family names and prepare them for sacred ordinances, allowing the sealing power to connect generations in a real and personal way. Let this work become an expression of love, not a task to complete.
- Strengthen the covenants you have already made by returning to them in prayerful reflection and renewing your commitment to live them with greater sincerity. As you do, the power to bind grows more present and active in your life.
- Nurture relationships with patience, forgiveness, and intentional love, especially in family settings. These Christlike efforts help create the kind of unity that the sealing power is designed to preserve forever.
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This Day in Church History
1896: In a formal letter, the First Presidency announces that fast day will be moved from the first Thursday of each month to the first Sunday.
1903: The Church announces the purchase of Carthage Jail, the site of the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith and the Patriarch Hyrum Smith.
1985: President Spencer W. Kimball dies in Salt Lake City. He is ninety years old.
How has the power to bind strengthened your sense of family belonging? Share with us in the comments and check back tomorrow for more inspiration!
Holly Wallace is a writer and storyteller drawn to meaningful questions and overlooked details. Her work explores Latter-day Saint life and culture through faithful inquiry, inviting readers to pause, consider, and engage more deeply with what matters most.
